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'Easier if Djokovic gets vaccinated,' says Murray

'Easier if Djokovic gets vaccinated,' says Murray

Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic's stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes "it's not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events".

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Brazil storm toll rises to 176, search continues

Brazil storm toll rises to 176, search continues

The death toll from violent floods and landslides that hit the scenic Brazilian city of Petropolis last week rose to 176 Monday, including 29 children, officials said.

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Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation

Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation

Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday.

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Alonso 'confident' of Alpine's F1 chances

Alonso 'confident' of Alpine's F1 chances

Double world champion Fernando Alonso said on Monday Alpine are "confident" of their chances this Formula One season as they presented their new car.

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Global health champion Paul Farmer dies at 62

Global health champion Paul Farmer dies at 62

Paul Farmer, an American physician and medical anthropologist renowned for his innovative work in providing health care to poorer countries, died Monday at age 62, his Partners in Health group said.

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Djokovic finally gets season underway to loud cheers in Dubai

Djokovic finally gets season underway to loud cheers in Dubai

World number one Novak Djokovic finally got his season underway in Dubai on Monday, playing for the first time this year after being deported from Australia for not being vaccinated.

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Ajax agree 7.85 mn euros compensation for Nouri

Ajax agree 7.85 mn euros compensation for Nouri

Ajax said on Monday they will pay 7.85 million euros ($8.91 million) to the family of former player Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage after a cardiac arrest during a friendly match more than four years ago.

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England scraps compulsory self-isolation period for Covid cases

England scraps compulsory self-isolation period for Covid cases

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday all pandemic legal curbs in England would end later this week, urging a shift from government intervention to personal responsibility.

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Trudeau: Canada blockades lifted, but 'emergency is not over'

Trudeau: Canada blockades lifted, but 'emergency is not over'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday defended his use of emergency powers to end weeks-long trucker-led protests and argued that lingering threats require the measures to remain in force for now.

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Lukaku's form no laughing matter for Tuchel

Lukaku's form no laughing matter for Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday that Romelu Lukaku should not be made fun of after the £98 million ($133 million) striker had just seven touches in the weekend's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

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